Eleazar of Worms

Eleazar of Worms (1160–1238) was a theologian, rabbi and writer.

Also recorded as Eleazar ben Judah ben Kalonymus; Eleazar Rokeach; Eleazar the Perfumer; Elʿazar ben Yehuda of Worms.

Overview

Born at Mainz in 1160, died at Worms in 1238.

In detail

training under Judah ben Samuel of Regensburg is recorded. the recorded working language is German and Hebrew.

The field of work recorded is Halakha, Jewish ethics and Kabbalah.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Worms, Germany and Ashkenaz.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

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    “Eleazar of Worms”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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    Wikidata, structured authority record Q106336: Eleazar of Worms

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